ja'-kim (yaqim, "he (God) lifteth Up"; compare ELIAKIM): (1) A Benjamite, a son of Shimei (1 Ch 8:19). (2) A priest, the head of the 12th of the 24 courses into which the priests were divided (1 Ch 24:12).
Bibliography Information Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Definition for 'JAKIM'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". bible-history.com - ISBE; 1915.